RIYADH — Hajj Security Forces have arrested a Ghanaian resident for attempting to transport four women expatriates to Makkah in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions.
The man, who was driving a bus, tried to smuggle the women into the holy (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has enhanced 11 international airports with technical services to facilitate pilgrims' journey under the Makkah Route Initiative for the year 2025. These airports are located in (...)
RIYADH — Inspection teams from the Transport General Authority (TGA) have begun early operations at entry points to Makkah, the holy sites, and Madinah, as part of extensive preparations to serve pilgrims during the Hajj season of 2025.
Deployed (...)
JAKARTA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Sunday. He was accompanied by Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Al-Amoudi and Indonesian Minister of (...)
MAKKAH — With the beginning of the annual Hajj pilgrimage season, the Saudi Roads General Authority (RGA) has finalized its extensive preparations to ensure smooth and safe travel for pilgrims across the Kingdom. Specialized teams have been deployed (...)
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has directed all transport operators across Saudi Arabia, particularly in Makkah, to strictly adhere to the concerned authorities' instructions not to provide transportation to any passengers heading to (...)
RIYADH — A total of 17,153 illegal residents were arrested in Saudi Arabia during the last week. The arrests were made during the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Transport and Logistics and its affiliated entities announced their complete readiness for the Hajj season of 2025. The ministry's comprehensive preparation involves effective coordination and integration across air, sea, (...)
KHAMIS MUSHAYT — Five expatriates, including Bangladeshi and Sudanese nationals, were arrested in Khamis Mushayt in the Asir region for their involvement in fraudulent acts related to a fake Hajj campaign. The Khamis Mushayt police referred them to (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Public Security organized three exhibitions to raise awareness about the risks of cybercrime and financial fraud and ways to prevent them. These exhibitions were held at Al-Hamra Mall in Riyadh, Nakheel Plaza in (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has issued nearly 15,000 administrative decisions against violators of regulations during the last month of Shawwal. Penalties imposed on the violators included imprisonment, fines, and deportation.
The (...)
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) reported that eight foreign trucks were stopped and fined SR10,000 each in April 2025 for illegally transporting goods within the Kingdom, in violation of domestic freight regulations.
As part of its (...)
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Interior has begun implementing measures to prevent individuals without proper permits from entering Makkah and the holy sites during the Hajj season, warning of strict penalties for violators and anyone facilitating their (...)
MAKKAH — The Makkah Mayoralty has approved 3,149 official housing permits for the Hajj season of 2025. These permits encompass 428,289 residential rooms spreading over a total area of 7,635,086 square meters, with a capacity to accommodate at least (...)
JEDDAH — Ministry of Interior Spokesman Col. Talal bin Shalhoub confirmed that penalties are now being imposed against those who are caught while entering or staying in Makkah and the holy sites to perform Hajj without a permit after arriving in the (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in various regions of Saudi Arabia until Tuesday. People are advised to take necessary precautions, avoid flood-prone areas, and adhere (...)
MAKKAH — Security patrols of Makkah police arrested four Chinese nationals for engaging in fraudulent means through circulating fake Hajj campaign advertisements on social media.
The gang claimed in the advertisement that they will offer (...)
MAKKAH — The mataf (the white marble-paved circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah is witnessing a rare scene of nearly empty of pilgrims and worshipers on Tuesday, Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 29.
Only a (...)
RIYADH — Total revenues generated from the cinemas sector in Saudi Arabia accounted for SR845.6 million ($225.42 million) in 2024, according to the annual report of the Saudi Film Commission. The number of films screened reached 504, and these (...)
JEDDAH — A meeting of the Central Hajj Committee, chaired by Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal in Jeddah on Wednesday, discussed plans and preparations for the current Hajj season. The meeting also reviewed the progress of ongoing (...)
JEDDAH/MADINAH — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday received the first groups of pilgrims arriving to perform Hajj 2025, including those traveling under the "Makkah Route" initiative, as flights from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Malaysia landed in Jeddah (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday penalties for persons, who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj, as well as for those who facilitate such violations. A maximum fine of SR100,000 will be imposed on those who (...)
MAKKAH — Police in Makkah arrested two expatriates for their involvement in fraudulent means to cheat Hajj pilgrims. The Yemeni and Egyptian suspects were found disseminating misleading advertisements for fake Hajj campaigns through social (...)
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started the distribution of Nusuk cards for the Hajj season of 2025, with over 150,000 cards already issued and a daily production capacity of 70,000.
Nusuk card printing will continue until all necessary (...)
RIYADH — Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 19,328 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made during the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, (...)
